<p>May help improve athletic performance</p> <p>29 grams of carbohydrates per serving<br></p> <p>Fast absorbing</p> <p>No fat, artificial flavors or sweeteners</p> <p>Unflavored</p> <p>Orthodox Union Kosher Certified</p> <ul></ul> <h5>Overview</h5> <ol></ol> <p> </p> <p><strong>What is Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin:</strong></p> <p>Cluster Dextrin^TM  is a trademarked form of Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin that is a new type of dextrin that is produced from amylopectin via cyclization reaction of a branching enzyme (BE,1,4-α-D-glucan: 1,4-α-D-glucan 6-α-D-(1,4-α-D-glucano)-transferase,EC 2.4.1.18).</p> <p><br> Ezaki Glico has successfully achieved industrial production of Cluster Dextrin by applying its unique technology in enzymology.</p> <p><br> Glico obtained FDA Notified GRAS status for Cluster Dextrin in October 2012. Cluster Dextrin is manufactured by applying an enzyme called a branching enzyme to cornstarch . The branching enzyme works on the joint of the cluster structure of amylopectin and degrades it by cyclization.</p> <p><br> Thus, Cluster Dextrin^TM is considered to maintain the cluster structure, which is the basic structural unit of amylopectin, nearly as it is.</p> <p><strong><br>What are the benefits?</strong></p> <div class="column-layout__text"> <p><strong>Shorter residence time in the stomach allows design of a sports drink that is quickly absorbed in the body.</strong></p> <p><br> Usually, in the case of beverages with electrolytes only, 280 mOsm (same osmotic pressure as bodily fluid) is absorbed quickest. However, our research revealed that gastric emptying when the beverages contain <a href="https://www.musclefeast.com/collections/carbohydrates" target="_blank">carbohydrates</a>, with a low osmotic pressure beverage of approximately 150 mOsm, is the shortest in proportion to the osmotic pressure of the beverage and gastric emptying (transfer time from stomach to intestine)*1).</p> <p><br> That is, if low molecular weight carbohydrates such as glucose are used, osmotic pressure becomes higher even if the concentration is the same (620 mOsm in 10% solution), and only leads to preparation of slow gastric emptying beverages.<br> On the other hand, if approximately 2500-fold higher average molecular weight Cluster Dextrin compared to glucose is used, osmotic pressure is hardly affected and hypotonic sports drinks can be readily designed, even though electrolytes, vitamins, and <a href="https://www.musclefeast.com/collections/amino-acids-creatine" target="_blank">amino acids</a>, which are essential for sports drinks, are combined ( in the Figure).</p> </div> <div class="column-layout__text"> <p>*1) Int J Sports Med, 26: 314-319, 2005</p> </div> <div class="column-layout__text"> <pre><code> &lt; GET(Gastric Emptying Time) of Various Carbohydrates &gt; (Intake 300mL 10% carbohydrate solution</code></pre> </div> <p><img src="https://www.glico.com/assets/images/original/20777" alt="" class="column__image"></p> <p><strong><br>Recommended dose:</strong></p> <p>Take 1 to 2 scoops as needed to increase daily carbohydrate intake. Serving sizes can be increased for those trying to gain weight.</p> <p><strong><br>Any side effects?</strong></p> <p>Dextrose has no known side effects</p> <p><strong><br>Directions:</strong></p> <p>Mix one serving (1 level scoop) with 6 to 8 ounces of water or beverage of your choice. The number of servings consumed can vary and will depend on your individual fitness goals and/or the type of exercise to be performed.</p> <h5>Certifications</h5>